Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/923,477

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 22, 2024 — continuation of 18/923,371

Examiner

SKURDAL, COREY NELSON

Art Unit

Tech Center

Scout Motors Inc.

Assignee

Scout Motors Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1203 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

740 granted / 1203 resolved

+1.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

1233

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

66.4%

+26.4% vs TC avg

§102

21.9%

-18.1% vs TC avg

§112

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1203 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/716,874

Patent 12667171

WEARABLE UMBRELLA

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/367,880

Patent 12643339

Paint Tray Carrying Device

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/679,549

Patent 12622538

SERVING TRAY AND METHODS OF USE

1y 11m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/307,498

Patent 12616622

DEVICE TO FACILITATE THE TRANSPORT OR STORAGE OF ITEMS BY A PERSON SEATED IN A WHEELCHAIR OR USING OTHER MOBILE DEVICES

5y 0m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

17/953,436

Patent 12606081

Cover for Motor Vehicle or Luggage on a Motor Vehicle

3y 6m to grant Granted Apr 21, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

73%

With Interview (+11.4%)

2y 5m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1203 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.